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Robinson, Gregory L. W.; Conway, Robert N. F. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1990
The study examined the effectiveness of the use of nonoptical tinted (Irlen) lenses with 44 children (ages 9-16) with reading disabilities. Evaluation after 6 and 12 months indicated a significant improvement in attitude to school and to basic academic skills. Reading comprehension and accuracy, but not rate, were also significantly improved.…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Color, Elementary Secondary Education, Eyes
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Potaznik, Walter; And Others – Journal of Optometric Education, 1991
A technique used to teach removal of foreign bodies from eyes uses freshly slaughtered calves' eyes in which metal particles are embedded at different depths. The approach develops both mechanical skills and problem-oriented evaluation and management of patients. Preparation and presentation of workshops using the technique are also discussed.…
Descriptors: Animals, Classroom Techniques, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
Levine, Suzanne Sosna – 1997
The Child Development Program at John Adams School in North Brunswick, New Jersey, was designed to be an immediate intervention for children with learning problems in the early elementary grades. This two-volume guide describes the work done in the program and how the program can be replicated. The first book details characteristics of the…
Descriptors: Child Development, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices